Gender transitionGender transition is the process of affirming and expressinginternal sense of gender, rather than the sex assigned at birth. It is a recommended course of treatment for persons experiencing gender dysphoria, providing improved mental health outcomes in the majority of people. A social transition may include coming out as transgender, using a new name and pronouns, and changing one's public gender expression. This is usually the first step in a gender transition.
Gender dysphoriaMental distress due to gender incongruenceMedical conditionGender dysphoria is distress arising from the mismatch between one's gender identity and aspects of one's body, social role, and lived experience that are tied to one's assigned sex. The term replaced gender identity disorder (GID) in 2013 with the release of the DSM-5 to remove the stigma associated with the term disorder.Gender-affirming surgeryGender-affirming surgery (GAS) is a surgical procedure, or a series of procedures, that alters a person's physical appearance and sexual characteristics to resemble those associated with their gender identity. The phrase is most often associated with transgender health care, though many such treatments are also pursued by cisgender individuals. It is also known as sex reassignment surgery (SRS), gender confirmation surgery (GCS), and several other names.
Gender identityGender identity is the personal sense of one's own gender. Gender identity can correspond to a person's assigned sex or can differ from it. In most individuals, the various biological determinants of sex are congruent and consistent with the individual's gender identity. Gender expression typically reflects a person's gender identity, but this is not always the case.
Transgender pregnancyTransgender pregnancy is the gestation of one or more embryos or fetuses by transgender people. This is possible for those born with female reproductive systems. However, transition-related treatments may impact fertility. Transgender men and nonbinary people who are or wish to become pregnant face social, medical, legal, and psychological concerns.Gender-affirming hormone therapyGender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or transgender hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy in which sex hormones and other hormonal medications are administered to transgender or gender nonconforming individuals for the purpose of more closely aligning their secondary sexual characteristics with their gender identity.Masculinizing surgeryMasculinizing gender-affirming surgery for transgender men and transmasculinenon-binary people includes a variety of surgical procedures that alter anatomical traits to provide physical traits more aligned to the trans man's identity and desired functioning.
Breast bindingBreast binding, also known as chest binding, is the flattening and hiding of breasts with constrictive materials such as cloth strips or purpose-built undergarments. Binders may also be used as alternatives to bras or for reasons of propriety. HistoryBreast binding has been used in many historical contexts.
ManA man is an adult male human. Before adulthood, a male child or adolescent is referred to as a boy. Like most other male mammals, a man's genome usually inherits an X chromosome from the mother and a Y chromosome from the father. Sex differentiation of the male fetus is governed by the SRY gene on the Y chromosome.Passing (gender)In the context of gender, passing is someone being perceived as a gender they identify as or are attempting to be seen as, rather than their sex assigned at birth. Historically, this was common among women who served in occupations from which women were ordinarily prohibited, such as in combat roles in the military. For transgender people, it is a term used for a person being perceived as a cisgender person of their gender instead of the sex they were assigned at birth.Sex assignmentSex assignment or gender assignment is the discernment of an infant's sex, typically made at birth based on an examination of the newborn's external genitalia by a healthcare provider such as a midwife, nurse, or physician. In the vast majority of cases (99.95%), sex is assigned unambiguously at birth. However, in about 1 in 2000 births, the baby's genitals may not clearly appear male or female, necessitating additional diagnostic steps, and deferring sex assignment.
Packing (phallus)Packing is wearing padding or a phallic object in the front of the pants or underwear to give the appearance of having a penis or . Packing is commonly practiced by trans men. People who cross-dress as male may also "pack". PackersThe object used for packing, sometimes called a "packer", may take the form of only a penis shape or may also incorporate a false scrotum and testicles. Packers may be used to make male clothing hang and move correctly.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.